Stuffed Salmon With Spinach & Feta
A visually stunning and flavor-packed meal perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 x 6-ounce pieces of salmon
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 cups baby spinach, packed
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- A pinch of cayenne pepper
- Approx. 5.3-ounce block of feta cheese
- 1/4 cup parmesan, freshly grated
- 1/4 cup jarred roasted red peppers, chopped
- Salt + pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly coat a baking dish with olive oil.
- Sauté the spinach in a medium skillet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Mix the sautéed spinach, crumbled feta, grated parmesan, Italian seasoning, paprika, cayenne pepper, and chopped roasted red peppers in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the salmon fillets by creating a pocket in each fillet.
- Stuff each salmon fillet with the spinach and feta mixture, then drizzle with olive oil and season.
- Sear the stuffed salmon skin-side down in the skillet for 2-3 minutes until crispy.
- Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
Notes
Serve with a fresh squeeze of lemon juice and sides like quinoa or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Stuffed Salmon, Spinach and Feta, Mediterranean, Easy Dinner, Healthy Recipe